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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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