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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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