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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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