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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed 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 evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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