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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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