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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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