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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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