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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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