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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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