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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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