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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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