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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources