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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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