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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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