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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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