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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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