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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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