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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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