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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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