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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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