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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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