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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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