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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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