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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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