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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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