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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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