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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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