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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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