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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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