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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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