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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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