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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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