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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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