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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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