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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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