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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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