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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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