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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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