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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure 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 teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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