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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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