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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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