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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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