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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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