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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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