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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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