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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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