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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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