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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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