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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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