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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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