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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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