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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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