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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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