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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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