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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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