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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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