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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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