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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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