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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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