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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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