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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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