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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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