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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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