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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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