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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What 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 institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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