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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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