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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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