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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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