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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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