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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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