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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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