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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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