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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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