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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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