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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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