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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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