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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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