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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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