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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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