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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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