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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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