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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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