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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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