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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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