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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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