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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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