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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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