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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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