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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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