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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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