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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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