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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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