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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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