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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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