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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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