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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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