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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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