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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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