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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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