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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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