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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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