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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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