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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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