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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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