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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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