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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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