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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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