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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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