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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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