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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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