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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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