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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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