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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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