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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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