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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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