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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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