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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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