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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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