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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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