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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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