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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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