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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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