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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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