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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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