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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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