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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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