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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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