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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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