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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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