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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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