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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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