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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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