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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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