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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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