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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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