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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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