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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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