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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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