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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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