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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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