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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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