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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models 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 participants handle issues like low 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 digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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