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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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