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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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