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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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