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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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