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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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