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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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