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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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