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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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