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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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