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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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