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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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