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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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