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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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