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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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