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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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