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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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