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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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