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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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