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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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