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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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