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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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