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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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