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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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