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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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