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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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