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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education