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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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