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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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