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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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