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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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