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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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