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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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