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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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