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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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