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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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