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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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