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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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