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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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