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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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