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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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