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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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