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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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