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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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