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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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