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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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