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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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