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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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