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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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