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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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