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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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