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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner 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 widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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