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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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