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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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