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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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