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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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