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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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