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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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