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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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