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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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