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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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