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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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