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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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