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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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