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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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