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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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