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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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