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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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