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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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