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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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