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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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