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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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