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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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