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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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