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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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