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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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