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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about 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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