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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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