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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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