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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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