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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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