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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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