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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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