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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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