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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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