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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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