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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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