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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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