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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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