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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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