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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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