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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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