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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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