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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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