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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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