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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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