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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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