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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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