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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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