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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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