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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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