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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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