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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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