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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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