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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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