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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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