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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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