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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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