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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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