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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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