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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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