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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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