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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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