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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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