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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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