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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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