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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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