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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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