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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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