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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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