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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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