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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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