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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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