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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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