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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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