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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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