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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly 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 topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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