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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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