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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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