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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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