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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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