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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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