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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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