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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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