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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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