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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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