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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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