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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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