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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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