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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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