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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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