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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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