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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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