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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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