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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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