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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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