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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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