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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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