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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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