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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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