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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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