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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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