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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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