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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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