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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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