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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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