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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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