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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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