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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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