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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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