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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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