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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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