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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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