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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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