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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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