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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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