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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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