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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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