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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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