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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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