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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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