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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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