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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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