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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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