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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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