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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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