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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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