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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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