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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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