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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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