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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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