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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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