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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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