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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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