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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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