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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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