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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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