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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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