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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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