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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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