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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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