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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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