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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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