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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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