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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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