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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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