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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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