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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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