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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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