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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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