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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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