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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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