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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key 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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