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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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