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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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