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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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