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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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