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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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