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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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