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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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