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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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