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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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