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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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