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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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