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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major 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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