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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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