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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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