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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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