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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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