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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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