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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with 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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