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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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