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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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