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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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