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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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