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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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