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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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