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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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