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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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