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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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