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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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