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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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