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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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