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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)