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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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