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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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