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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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