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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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