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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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