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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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