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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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