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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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