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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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