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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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