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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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