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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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