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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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