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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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