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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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