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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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