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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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