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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What 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 organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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