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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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