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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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