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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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