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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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