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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education