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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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