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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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