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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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