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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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