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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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