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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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