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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education