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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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