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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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