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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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