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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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