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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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