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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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