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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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