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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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