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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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