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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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