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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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