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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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