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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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