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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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