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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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