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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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