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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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