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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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