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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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