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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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