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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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