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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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