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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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