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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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