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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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