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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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