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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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