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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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