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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education