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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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