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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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