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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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