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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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