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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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