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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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