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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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