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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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