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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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