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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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