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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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