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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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