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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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