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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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