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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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