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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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