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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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