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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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