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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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