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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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