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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the 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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