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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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