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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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