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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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