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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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