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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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