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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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