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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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