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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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