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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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