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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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