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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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