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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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