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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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