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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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