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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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