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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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