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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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