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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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