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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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