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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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