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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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