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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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