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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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