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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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