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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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