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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently 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 a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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