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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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