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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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