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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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