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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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