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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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