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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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