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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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