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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify 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 different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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