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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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