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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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