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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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