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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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