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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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