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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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