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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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