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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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