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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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