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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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