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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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