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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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