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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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