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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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