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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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