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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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