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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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