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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines 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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