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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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