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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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