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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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