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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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