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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major 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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